Top Spots For Shopping In South Florida

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), announced Thursday the names of 18 retailers and restaurants that will be added to Dadeland Mall this year in the mall’s newest expansion.

The two-story addition to the shopping center will add 102,000 square feet of restaurants and retailers.

The new retailer lineup includes the following:

Tommy Bahama is the island lifestyle company that defines relaxed, sophisticated style. Its casual yet upscale collections of men’s and women’s sportswear, swimwear, accessories and home décor items helps make an island escape well within reach.

Hugo Boss is a renownedfashion house originally from Germany that creates premium womenswear and menswear. Known for distinctive, innovative fashion statements, Hugo Boss also offers fragrance and accessory collections in addition to eyewear and footwear.

Microsoft retail store offers a curated assortment of products including desktops, laptops, tablets and all-in-one-PCs running Windows 8; Xbox 360 consoles and accessories, including Kinect for Xbox 360; Windows Phones; Microsoft Office; and a variety of personalization options and accessories. Visitors will also find a wide array of first- and third-party software and gaming titles.

Stuart Weitzman has become synonymous with women’s footwear that is created of high-quality and unique materials. The iconic brand now creates bridal collections and offers a line of handbags in addition to footwear for baby.

PUMA is one of the world’s leading sport-lifestyle companies that designs and
develops footwear, apparel and accessories. PUMA creates sport performance and lifestyle products across categories such as soccer, running, fitness, motorsports, golf and sailing.

The Donald J Pliner brand has built a reputation for its innovative materials and quality craftsmanship in men’s and women’s luxury footwear and accessories. Since 1989, the brand has been known for the combination of fashion, fit and comfort inherent in every design.

Porsche Design products have been synonymous with functional, timeless, and puristic design since its inception in 1972. The product portfolio includes a high-end women’s and men’s fashion collection, engineered sportswear, fine timepieces, iconic eyewear, a line of men’s fragrances, luxurious luggage styles, home accessories and state-of-the-art electronics such as mobile phones.

A Vince Camuto boutiquewill offer shoppers the brand’s iconic footwear collections along with handbags, menswear and womenswear, watches and other accessories and fragrances. Vince Camuto is known for simple yet elegant looks.

Free People is a contemporary brand catering to intelligent, creative women in their twenties and features clothing that is both high-quality and affordable.

Express is the must-have sexy, sophisticated fashion brand for work, the weekend or going out for young fashion-forward women and men. Dadeland will feature a two-level flagship presentation.

Since launching in the 1950s, Original Penguin by Munsingwear has expanded to a full collection of apparel and accessories for men and apparel for women and kids’ that can be seen around the world. The brand is a unique blend of heritage, innovation and wit that reflects today’s modern lifestyle and celebrates originality.

Tesla Motors is an innovative, interactive store designed to invite customers to explore Tesla’s technology, learn about owning an electric car, and configure their own Tesla in the Tesla Design Studio.

Luggage & More provides items for all types of travel needs with popular brands such as Tumi, Samsonite, Victorinox and Rimowa. Luggage & More strives to turn the task of luggage purchasing into an easy and enjoyable experience.

ALO Diamonds jewelry boasts a modern design and is crafted using the creative patterns of the young and gifted designer and company owner Alojz Rysavy. The jewelry is handmade in one of the largest jewelry studios in Europe and features an alluring selection of premium quality diamonds, gems and pearls set in gold.

In addition to the variety of new retailers, the second story of Dadeland Mall’s newest addition will feature unique dining options that will offer patrons the ideal spot to relax and unwind. The design and beautiful outdoor dining terraces will allow visitors the opportunity to dine alfresco as they overlook Kendall from patio seating. The restaurant lineup is unequaled and includes Bobby Flay’s Burger Palace, Aoki Teppanyaki, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Balans and Aroma Espresso Bar.

Bobby Flay’s Burger Palace is inspired by Chef Bobby Flay’s extensive travels throughout America and love of the grill. Each BBP burger is Bobby’s tribute to America’s regional flavors and traditions, made with only premium-quality ingredients and condiments. Cooked to order, patrons can choose from 10 signature burgers, including the Crunchburger®.

Aoki Teppanyaki features an Izakaya style Japanese dining experience with sushi, sashimi, tempura and grilled items. Guests will be able to dine at one of sixteen teppanyaki tables, a full shouchi/sake bar or traditional indoor/outdoor seating, all created to appear like a Kyoto-style village.

Earls Kitchen + Bar is a premium casual restaurant group started in1982 that delivers irresistible food and engaging experiences that build relationships for life. They have 65 locations across the US and Canada, each uniquely and beautifully designed, with a kitchen that cooks fresh and from scratch.

Balans offers a delicious modern brasserie-café style menu featuring local favorites such as the lobster club wrap, jambalaya, filet mignon with cherry pinot noir reduction and tilapia with channa masala. Balans originally began in London and has been a Miami favorite since 1997. The Dadeland Mall location will be Miami’s fifth outpost.

Aroma Espresso Bar specializes in a great customer experience achieved by an on-site bakery, top of the line equipment, experienced staff and efficient service. Aroma serves gourmet coffee beverages and high quality food. Aroma’s first store in the US was opened in Soho, Manhattan in 2006, and there are now locations in New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Florida.

The modern design of Dadeland Mall’s newest wing will feature a ‘Fashion Runway’ complete with luminous cube bollards, tree sculptures, a fountain, and luxury valet with distinctive canopies.

A ‘Modern Gallery’ interior theme with stone-clad columns as well as a Missoni-inspired feature art wall will transport visitor’s seaside with touches of turquoise, gold and beige sprinkled throughout. Shoppers will also find ample long, linear and luxurious seating.

An additional 300 new parking spaces and a second valet station will be added along with two new parking levels directly serving the expansion.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring such outstanding retailer and restaurant options to better serve our visitors,” said Maria Prado, general manager at Dadeland Mall. “We are hopeful that both our local customers and international shoppers will agree that the new wing offers a wide variety of choices to suit everyone’s tastes.”